Ep. 10 Generosity for an eternal vision with Richard Gamble
Active Generosity Podcast
In this episode of Active Generosity, we are joined by Richard Gamble, Founder of the Eternal Wall of Answered Prayer. Richard Gamble shares the inspiring journey of the Eternal Wall of Answered Prayer, a new national monument due to open in 2028, that will aim to make hope visible through stories of answered prayers. He discusses the challenges, milestones and the role of faith and generosity in bringing this vision to life. Richard reflects on his personal faith journey, the importance of stewardship and how he models generosity in various aspects of his...
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Ep. 10 The overflow of generosity with Tania Bright
Active Generosity Podcast
In this episode of Active Generosity, hear from Tania Bright, Co-CEO of our charity partner Home for Good and Safe Families, which offers hope, belonging and support to children, families and care leavers. Tarn, as she likes to be known, shares insights on the fluidity of money, the gift of being able to receive as well as give and how she’s resisted a scarcity mindset to be generous, even in periods of financial hardship. She also weaves powerful stories of generosity with her faith journey, which includes her experience as an adoptive mum and how she’s trying to encourage her...
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Ep. 9 You can’t outgive God with Gary Grant
Active Generosity Podcast
In this episode of Active Generosity, we are joined by Gary Grant, Co-Founder and Non-Executive Chairman of The Entertainer, the largest family-owned toy retailer in the UK. “I wasn’t generous before I was a Christian. In fact, quite the reverse, everything that I had was mine so why would I want to give it away”. Hear about the dramatic journey of generosity that Gary has been on, both personally and professionally, since he came to faith in 1991. That journey includes setting up our charity partner Restore Hope, which helps people get back on their feet with practical support. “You...
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Ep. 8 Generosity as a ministry of reconciliation with Annika Greco Thompson
Active Generosity Podcast
In this episode of Active Generosity, we are joined by Annika Greco Thompson, a Growth and Relationship Manager for Stewardship. Annika shares insights from her experience of faith and generosity and how they feed into her work with Stewardship, supporting and encouraging donors on their own journeys of generosity. “One parable that I’ve been thinking a lot about lately is The Good Samaritan. This one speaks to me of the ministry of reconciliation which I believe is directly linked to generosity… It’s not just about giving money, it’s giving up of...
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Ep. 7 God’s generous heartbeat with John Rinehart
Active Generosity Podcast
In this episode of Active Generosity, we are joined by John Rinehart, Founder of Gospel Patrons and author of the book by the same name. John discusses the journey he embarked on with his wife to become a global Christian and the pivotal conversation he had en route, which triggered his mission to inspire a new generation of Gospel patrons – Christians in business leadership who generously partner with those in the mission field. Passionate in his belief that “the very heartbeat of God is generosity”, John also reflects on God’s call on us...
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Ep. 6 Generosity at the heart of our faith with Jonathan de Bernhardt Wood
Active Generosity Podcast
In this episode of Active Generosity, we are joined by Jonathan de Bernhardt Wood, Director of Giving for the Church of England and author of The Porcupine Principle (and other fundraising secrets). From porcupines to a ‘MINT IDEA’, in this wide-ranging discussion Jonathan outlines the principles that he believes are essential for both enabling giving and growing a culture of generosity in the Church of England. He also discusses his own experience of faith, generosity and the joy that comes with giving. Jonathan’s favourite Bible verse on generosity: “And this is love, that we...
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Ep. 5 Generosity with a Capital G with Wendy Pawsey
Active Generosity Podcast
Shownotes In this episode of Active Generosity, we are joined by Rev. Wendy Pawsey, Elim Minister, Head of Giving for the Evangelical Alliance and author of ‘Generous with a Capital G’. Wendy reflects on her faith journey and how that intersects with her experience of generosity as something that “flows from the heart” to create massive impact. She also shares stories and insights from her book on generosity in which she inspires all of us to rethink the difference our money can make. Enter our giveaway! Wendy is giving away 10 copies of her book ‘Generous with a...
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Ep. 4 Generosity in the mucky world of politics with Tim Farron
Active Generosity Podcast
Shownotes In this episode of Active Generosity, we hear from Tim Farron, MP and host of A Mucky Business, a podcast that explores the world of politics through a Christian lens. Tim shares his passion for encouraging a better understanding of the role of faith in the public square and the challenges of navigating his faith in the ‘mucky business’ of politics, with an encouragement to us to lobby our local MPs on the issues we’re passionate about. Tim also reveals insights from his own faith journey and how that’s influenced his views on generous stewardship. Tim’s favourite Bible...
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Ep. 3 Generosity really does bring joy with Sam Malins
Active Generosity Podcast
Shownotes In our third episode of Active Generosity, Sam Malins, a Consultant Clinical Psychologist in the NHS and Honorary Associate Professor at the University of Nottingham, reveals fascinating insights into the science that shows generosity really can make us happier. In particular, he discusses findings from a series of research studies that tackles the question 'How much happiness can $2m dollars buy?’ Sam also shares on how his faith has grown his generosity over the years. Sam’s favourite Bible verse on generosity: “But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and...
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Ep. 2 Growing a generous world with Steve Campbell
Active Generosity Podcast
Shownotes Episode 2: Steve Campbell In our second episode of Active Generosity, Steve Campbell, Senior Pastor at C3 and National Director of the Global Leadership Network UKI, shares insights into what drives his quest to encourage generosity in the church. Often heard quoting The Message translation of Proverbs 11:24 that “the world of the generous grows larger and larger”, here Steve unpacks his own experience of the truth of that Scripture and his desire for others to know the freedom and joy that comes with being generous with all that we have. Steve’s favourite Bible verse on...
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Episode 1: Janie Oliver, CEO of Stewardship
In this launch episode of Active Generosity, Stewardship’s CEO Janie Oliver describes her journey from the tough world of corporate finance to the one of faithful Christian stewardship. Hear from Janie about how her upbringing in South Africa and strong faith have fuelled her passion for generosity and her strong sense of justice.
Janie’s favourite Bible verse: “Woe to you Pharisees, because you give a tenth of your mint, rue and all other kinds of garden herbs, but you neglect justice and the love of God. You should have practised the latter without leaving the former undone.” Luke 11 v42 (NIV)
See our note on Bible usage: https://www.stewardship.org.uk/bible-usage
How you can pray for Janie:
That God will continue to reveal to Janie how to have an increasingly abundant mindset and to break the shackles of a scarcity mindset.
In her role as CEO of Stewardship, for God to help her lead this organisation that’s dedicated to helping others explore the freedom and joy that comes with leading generous lives in all their fullness.
Related links:
Access - The Foundation for Social Investment https://access-socialinvestment.org.uk/
Stewardship: www.stewardship.org.uk
Stewardship Generosity Report 2024 – Explore key findings on the UK Christian giving market plus insights into the factors driving and hindering generosity: https://www.stewardship.org.uk/generosity-report
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